A steaming hot cuppa coffee in my hand and the mouse in the other, scanning down the page, clicking on this and that, pinning a few, that's how I started my day off ! Don't judge me....it IS my day off from work. Yes there are a zillion things I need to do today...that blasted phone keeps whistling to remind me of the TO DO list that awaits.
You know what I'm talking about too. <wink> It's easy to fall down the (Pinterest) rabbit hole, so limiting my time is important while taking time to be inspired.
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| My Spring Door Wreath inspired by Pinterest |
Spending time being inspired by others adds to my creativeness and that leads to thinking about my work area, better known as the studio. Cleaning and rearranging the work areas in my studio (AGAIN) helps me realize what my current interests are and where I need to focus my creative attention. That might not be your situation but for me, it is a huge problem. I have many interest and find it hard to concentrate on one at a time. So I find what works for me is having specific areas or zones that concentrate on one or two crafts.
For instance my sewing area has long been neglected, mending piling up and several (back burner) projects need attention. I take a hard look at each area, make note of unfinished projects and then schedule in some time each day to work on them. Each area or zone has its own projects to be completed.
After several weeks of devoting time to the mending project, I'm happy to say the mending is finished! Mending you say? Who exactly mends these days?!? I do, especially if it is a favorite piece of clothing I enjoy wearing. The mending gives it character and individuality and extends the life of the garment. It's an old fashioned idea, but one learned from my Granny and my Mom who were thrifty sewers. Next on the list and a long time coming is a slipcover for a foot stool. Stay tuned for that!
My little desk wasn't functioning as previously envisioned for sewing so I switched it out for a larger/longer work surface which also doubles as a crafting surface when Little Misses Sunshine and Lollipop come over. The larger work surface seems to be working well with plenty of room for sewing, painting and craft projects for both the little ones and for myself as well. And the smaller desk is conveniently located to allow both girls their own space if needed <wink> or for me to supervise the activities.
After setting up the sewing/craft area the little desk now doubles as a beading and stamping area. This area/zone is where I will spend hours making beaded jewelry and working on my journals and stamping projects. The drawers conveniently hold the on-going beaded projects and houses the stamps and journals so the area can be easily converted for Misses S & L to use if necessary.
It's a happy area!
I continue to purchase beads (but on a more discriminating basis) to add to the collection.
Several new designs are in the works.
One of the beading projects involves these shiny pink faux crystal buttons pictured above. But you'll have to stay tuned for that one, I'm not giving up the details yet.
Happily the summer is rolling along and we are enjoying it. What are you doing this summer? I hope you are finding time to......
Be Creative!
Suzy
